This article is the second in a series of four (4). PART 1 in this series explained that to legally operate a cannabis business, whether medical or recreational, a license or permit to operate must be obtained. Every state has its own regulations and application process in place. They all require security measures to provide […]
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Security Master Planning in the Cannabis Industry
Part 1 of 4 In order to legally operate a cannabis business, whether medical or recreational, a license or permit to operate must be obtained. Every state has its own regulations and application process in place. They all require security measures to provide for the safety and security of the operation, its associates, and the […]
What Is The Real Threat? Theft Vs. Diversion
By Rebecca Cicarelli and Matt Gifford The cannabis industry is arguably in its infancy, especially when we consider growth projections. Consequently, there are limited statistics specific to theft and diversion, but the threat is indeed real. At the end of the day, the market value associated with controlled substances, including cannabis, escalates risk. So what […]
Cannabusiness Security Regulations: How the States Stack Up
As anybody with multi-state cannabis operations can attest, security regulations are inconsistent state to state. Indeed, as individual states adopt legislation that legalizes either medical or recreational marijuana, they often seem intent on re-inventing the wheel. And some of those wheels are better than others in their ability to sustain the momentum of the industry… […]
A Few Smart Holiday Dispensary Security Tips from Uncle Tony
Dear Cannabis Owners: This week, thieves broke into a marijuana dispensary in Oregon. The burglars were not able to steal any cash or cannabis because they were secured at closing. As we all know, all cash and cannabis need to be secured in a TL rated safe at closing and not a gun safe. I see […]
Las Vegas Sheriff’s New Focus: Keeping Marijuana Businesses Safe
In a state where selling pot could once net you life in prison, Clark County’s top law enforcement officer told a room full of marijuana business owners Thursday that he wants to work with them. Sheriff Joe Lombardo, who heads the 3,200-officer Metropolitan Police Department, made light of the historic nature of his appearance at […]
Big Pot Security Detail: Marijuana Security Industry Draws Military Vets
After six years as a vehicle operator in the Air Force, David Keyes could drive anything with a steering wheel and tires. During two deployments in Iraq and one in Qatar, he helped transport high-ranking officials through dangerous territory. These days his cargo is vastly different and a lot more lucrative — legal marijuana and […]
